Koda is a 12 year old German Shepherd Dog in Spartanburg, SC, who needs $6,000 for Parathyroid Nodule Removal.

We have had Koda since she was 8 weeks old, when we adopted her. She is about to turn 12 soon. Koda has been with us through dating, engagement and 10 years of marriage and is part our family in every way possible. She has a younger brother who is 7 and they are inseparable. My husband is Deaf and in the community CODA means "Child of Deaf Adult", we spell her name "Koda" and she has a sign name.

Koda has been suffering from chronic high calcium levels. These high levels increase her thirst and urination and have resulted UTIs and in some higher kidney levels. After months of different diagnostics our vet referred us to specialists at Upstate Vet Emergency and Specialty care. They found a nodule on Koda's parathyroid that is causing these issues. With treatment it will resolve entirely.

Koda is a smart and loving girl. She doesn't want to cuddle but she wants to be wherever you are. She loves to go for a ride and enjoys pets from anyone and everyone. Koda loves to play tug of war, chase squirrels, bark her heart, eat treats and cuddle with her brother. She's a brave pup who will go wherever Dad goes and give everything a try at least once. She's simply the best we could ask for.

My husband and I both work in K-12 education, and recently moved to the area, depleting much of our own savings to do so. Upstate Vet is estimating Koda's surgery will cost $4000 - $6000 dollars. We do not have these funds on hand, but want her to get the help she deserves.